GDT: 1/26/21 7pm ET NY Rangers at Buffalo, MSG & WGR

[bob_sauve28]

1 minute ago, Getpucksdeep said:

Where is the Joker?

I'm guessing that one big hit he took in the corner has caused a problem 

[tom webster]

3 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

I'm guessing that one big hit he took in the corner has caused a problem 

Yeah, he sat the last 12 minutes or so.

[Marvin]

43 minutes ago, inkman said:

*checks notes* 

 

Not sucking horribly I believe is the current standard. 

FTFY.  "Not sucking" is too high.

 

 

Edited January 26, 2021 by Marvin, Sabres Fan
Quadruple post -- UI problem.

[Brawndo]

34 minutes ago, Getpucksdeep said:

Where is the Joker?

Minor Injury he will be a game time decision 

[Trettioåtta]

I wonder if they'll be tempted to sit him to get Irwen some game time if Joker is even a little bit sore

[Ruff Around The Edges]

6 hours ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Growing belief around NHL that Jack Eichel will end up on the New York Rangers??? 

 

https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/growing-belief-around-nhl-circles-that-jack-eichel-will-be-on-the-rangers-one-day/

 

 

 

Does the entitlement ever stop with NY and Boston fans when they think a player should be on their team?

[PerreaultForever]

Maybe too early to say MUST WIN but it kind of is. As was mentioned above, next 4 games we need to get on a roll and pick up most if not all of the possible points. 

[jsb]

Well these next 4 games will be an opportunity to turn some national heads around because the vast amount of talk concerning us is we'll end up last in the division including The Athletic which basically gives us a zero chance to make the playoffs. I'm of the opinion we'll end up 6th at worst but I've been wrong before

[Taro T]

11 minutes ago, jsb said:

Well these next 4 games will be an opportunity to turn some national heads around because the vast amount of talk concerning us is we'll end up last in the division including The Athletic which basically gives us a zero chance to make the playoffs. I'm of the opinion we'll end up 6th at worst but I've been wrong before

Until stuff starts to go truly sideways will go with them ending up 3rd.  But could definitely see the GT not being good enough to prevent sideways (or worse).

Hutton's reflexes were good in his 2nd start, even though the movement was still suspect.  In that 3rd start, he was bringing it all together before catching the elbow that bounced his melon off the pipe.  If he could somehow keep up that level of play & Ullmark can reduce his accidental wandering beyond the blue paint, maybe things don't go sideways.

[steveoath]

Why oh why has RK put Hall back with Eichel? 

[Getpucksdeep]

Just now, steveoath said:

Why oh why has RK put Hall back with Eichel? 

Hopefully he's quick to switch it up after the 1st period if we are scoreless / not generating chances.  I really like Hall's game, was not familiar with it since west coast and sleepy Devils, been a pleasure to watch so far.

[#freejame]

A top six of

Skinner—Eichel—Reinhart

Hall—Stall—Cozens

makes too much sense. 

[That Aud Smell]

Let's Go, Buffalo!

[bob_sauve28]

25 minutes ago, #freejame said:

A top six of

Skinner—Eichel—Reinhart

Hall—Stall—Cozens

makes too much sense. 

Ollie needs to be on one of top two lines. 

[Shmuffalo]

8 hours ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Growing belief around NHL that Jack Eichel will end up on the New York Rangers??? 

 

https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/growing-belief-around-nhl-circles-that-jack-eichel-will-be-on-the-rangers-one-day/

 

 

I'm not saying that Eichel will forever remain a Sabre.  There is certainly a real chance he leaves. My issue falls with this blog, and their middling effort and timing.  How natural a Rangers blog posts this before their first matchup. BS blogging, begging for clicks.  I would put money this is a saved draft from November.

First quote, an ESPN post from May 2020. Then tweets from Bobby Margarita, we already know from September.  Followed by an Athletic article prior to the start of the season. Also sprinkling in some Buffalo News articles.  Create original content.  This screams lack of knowledge, (failing to name a single prospect, other than Rangers' "prospect pool depth") "look-at-me-article."   

 

Forever Blue Shirts, I applaud you copying and pasting articles, tweets, and data from Greg Wyshynski, Bob McKenzie, Craig Custance, Lance Lysowski, Matthew Wuest (RIP), and CapFriendly dating back 8+ months.

[dudacek]

Rangers are at a similar crossroads to the Sabres: They've played better than their record might suggest three straight one-goal losses) and they desperately need a win to avoid falling behind in the race early. They got a lot of guys (Lafreniere, DeAngelo, Krieder, Zibanejad) who haven't produced yet. They will be prepared.

They can score. Not sure how good they are a stopping it. I'm curious to see how Ralph uses home ice to neutralize Panarin and get advantages for Eichel and Hall

Lot of similarities between the teams on paper. I'd like to see the Sabres make a statement as to which team is going to be a real factor.

Edited January 26, 2021 by dudacek

[Cityo'Rasmii]

Shred the rags

[Brawndo]

 

[Brawndo]

 

[JujuFish]

I'll be watching.  My apologies for the impending loss.

[Brawndo]

 

[spndnchz]

9 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

I like this. 

[spndnchz]

11 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

I like this. 

[dudacek]

I suspect the forwards are the way Ralph pictures them ideally in his mind.

 

[spndnchz]

5 minutes ago, dudacek said:

I suspect the forwards are the way Ralph pictures them ideally in his mind.

 

Or the match ups. Let’s see if he adjusts in game play